Crosby DL’d on the eve of the Mariners

Today’s roster moves: Crosby was put on the DL retroactive to July 31. Journeyman infielder D’Angelo Jimenez was brought up — he’s hitting better than Rouse in Sacramento. Randy Keisler was taken off the 40-man roster because Jimenez had to be added to it. Wonder how Keith Ginter, who can’t even get on the 40-man, feels?

Don’t know how bad Crosby’s back strain is but it can’t hurt to give him a nice long rest since he’s not hitting a lick.

Big series with Seattle — the Mariners have snuck around on the fringes of the divisional race longer than expected and it’s time to bury these pretenders once and for all. With a matchup of Zito vs. Washburn tonight, no reason why tonight can’t be the start of their funeral. — Vlae Kershner